Schools
Guided tours in the museum and online
We offer a wide range of guided tours at the Swedish History Museum. Discover unique objects and learn more about people’s lives from the Stone Age to the Modern Age. You are welcome to contact us to book an English guided tour, either at the museum or online.
Contact: bokningen@historiska.se
Visit the Swedish History Museum in central Stockholm with your class. We offer a wide range of guided tours. Photos: Erik Lernestål and Ola Myrin, The Swedish History Museum/SHM.
Teacher-led school visits
Visit the Swedish History Museum with your class or after-school group. A teacher-led visit means that you, as the teacher, guide your class or group through the museum yourself.
Practical information
- Visits are free for students, teachers, and other accompanying adults.
- Please note that self-guided visits must be booked in advance. Contact us beforehand to register your interest in visiting the museum with a school group.
Email: bokningen@historiska.se - We also recommend reading our visitor guidelines before your visit.
See our visitor guidelines.
Digital teaching resources
How can schools use the Swedish History Museum online?
History hub
The History hub is the Swedish History Museum's own knowledge database. Here, students and teachers can find hundreds of articles about history in both English and Swedish.
Explore history and the History hub
Digital learning resource: sverigeshistoria.se
History of Sweden (sverigeshistoria.se) is a digital learning resource for schools. Teachers can find inspiration, teaching ideas and lesson plans matching the curriculum. Students have access to historical facts through objects in museum collections throughout Sweden. The lessons are created with secondary and middle school in mind. The website is created in dialogue with museums and schools around Sweden, and is managed by the National Historical Museums.
FAQ: School visits
When can we visit the museum?
Can we eat packed lunches at the museum?
We have a large and comfortable lunch room located one floor down. In the lunch room, you have access to running water and a microwave. If the weather permits, you can also eat outside in our spacious courtyard (access through the entrance hall).
What should we do with coats and bags?
Guidelines for a safe and pleasant visit
In case of fire alarm
Gather the class and calmly proceed to the nearest exit, marked with a green and white emergency exit sign. Take attendance and wait for instructions from the museum staff.
Stay together in the exhibitions
Groups should always stay with their teacher while in the exhibitions. Divide into smaller groups when exploring the museum or participating in activities. Teachers are responsible for students throughout the entire visit.
Be considerate of other visitors
There may be many groups and visitors in the museum at the same time. Avoid running to ensure a pleasant environment for everyone.
Rules for school holiday activities
During Swedish school holidays, after-school groups may not participate in workshops or guided tours. But there are plenty of other exciting activities to explore! Browse our website or contact bokningen@historiska.se for more information about what you can do with a group during school holidays.
Priority during guided tours
Groups who have booked a guided tour with the museum educators have priority in the exhibitions.
Photography
Photography and filming for personal use is allowed in the museum exhibitions. Sharing on social media is also permitted and encouraged. Tripods are not allowed. Avoid photographing other visitors without their permission.
Prohibition of bags, food, and drinks
Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in the exhibitions. Food and drinks are also prohibited in the exhibition areas.
